Our minds ponder many things each day. Heaven may not be top of mind for you when you’re stuck in rush hour traffic. Nor when you’re up to your elbows in dirty diapers. Or, maybe those are precisely the times you raise your mind to heaven, for whatever reason. On Friday, Jerry and Debbie want to hear from you about how often you think of heaven, and what those thoughts are predominantly about. God-willing, they center on the fact that one day, by His grace, we will all be in glory together. Let’s end the week with another dynamic conversation!

The phrase “Jesus Freak” originated in the 1960’s, and generally referred to someone with radical countercultural leanings toward Jesus. It has often been used in a pejorative sense, and, in the early days of its use, frequently was used to describe the “hippies.” who experienced a conversion to Christ. Since then, it has become a more widely used – but still often negative – way of describing those who are deeply devout in their faith. Have you ever been called a “Jesus Freak” by family or friends? How did you take it? We’re they being serious or a bit playful? On Thursday, let’s talk about how being in the minority in your family and loving God and the Church can sometimes bring with it the accusation that you are going overboard.

Tuesday’s show proved that just about everyone has had experiences of robocalls, especially those that are scams. Once again, we left full phone lines at the end of the show. So – you have spoken – we are going with a part two on Wednesday. Should be another lively conversation.

Didn’t the government once promise that it was going to eliminate robocalls and the annoyance they cause? Maybe they’re a fact of life we all have to live with. Do you answer your phone no matter what your screen says about the caller’s whereabouts? Or, do you let unidentified calls go to your voicemail first? How many automated calls would you say you receive in an average day, or over an average week? There may never be a solution to these all-too-frequent intrusions into our lives. If you have some thoughts on this topic, share them with Jerry and Debbie – and the world – on Tuesday’s show.

Take 2 With Jerry and Debbie gives you two opportunities each month to share your prayer intentions. Around the middle of the month we have our “God, I Need You Now!” show for urgent prayer intentions. The other one is what we’re featuring on Monday. We call it “Whom Or What Are You Praying For?” All prayer intentions are important to you, and also to God. And these shows are among the most active ones that we produce. So, call early on Monday to make sure the world gets to join you in praying for what’s important to you!

Once a month Jerry and Debbie invite not only your takes, but also your topics. What’s on your mind or in your heart? Bring it to the conversation on Friday!

A preoccupation with acquiring more goods or money.  Is that the definition of materialism for you?  Or maybe you have only thought about materialism when Christmas rolls around and it seems like folks have forgotten the real sense of the season. Let’s face it. We do live in a materialistic world. Just notice how people will wait in lines for countless hours to get the newest and latest phone or gadget.  It is unbelievable what people will do to stay current with society.  So we have all these goods, but at what price?  Haven’t we pushed aside our spiritual needs all for these material desires?  Please call in and share your idea of materialism and we will hopefully show you how it relates to our Lenten journey.  1-833-288-3986

The liturgical season of Lent is known for many things: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, taking on various forms of penance, “giving up” certain things for forty days, and so on. We can make the most of these opportunities if we intentionally get ourselves ready. In a very real way, we follow the example of Jesus Himself, who went away to pray for forty days and forty nights. Let us not forget that Our Lord was severely tempted by the devil during this time. We should expect nothing less to happen to us. Not in a sense that we are equal to Jesus, but as His followers, Satan would love nothing more than to steer us off the course we have chosen in following Christ. On Tuesday, let’s talk about this, and inspire and encourage one another to dig in this Lent and really offer ourselves without reservation to God.

Jerry and Debbie often talk about “Taking Another Look at Life.” That’s where the “tall” acronym comes from. Because so many of us have – at least at times – been hunched over emotionally, psychologically, perhaps even spiritually, it’s crucial to our overall growth and well being that we “reframe” who we are and stop dragging around a ball and chain. That means shedding negative self-images that may result from the wounds and traumas of life, and getting to a place of understanding how incredible is our worth and dignity. We really should “stand tall.” Not in a prideful way, but as beloved sons and daughters of God, a God who made us for greatness and a unique, sublime purpose. On Monday, we’ll ask you to call in and share with us how you have managed to achieve this in your life. Or, maybe you’re still seeking tools and direction to do this. You may even have never heard of this kind of freeing life process before. Let’s have a great conversation about it, and, as always, come away a little better for having spent some time together!